Morphological and Functional Basis of Pathobiology

3 credits

Catalog Number: PATH 1010

Course Director: Fred Moy, Ph.D.

Review and extension of concepts of anatomy and physiology as a foundation for the biology of disease processes, including cellular alterations and inflammation; genetic, immunological, nutritional and circulatory disorders; heart, blood and vascular systems; respiration; gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine and nervous systems; effects of infections, chemical and physical agents; neoplasia and aging. Please contact the Program Director, Dr. F. Moy for further information (594-4174).

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

2 credits

Catalog Number: PHARM 1000

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-7:00 pm, Room 511, Basic Sciences Building

Course Director: Charles T. Stier, Ph.D.

Course Objective: To introduce the underlying principles of pharmacology and provide a perspective of the historical, regulatory (FDA) and industrial aspects of pharmacological sciences. This will include overviews of the physiological, biochemical and anatomical foundations for the interactions of drugs and chemicals with biological systems. This course is intended to orient new graduate students to the general scope of pharmacologic science.

Introduction to Biostatistics

3 credits

Catalog Number: STAT 1100

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm (plus tutorial), Room 414, Basic Sciences Building

Course Director: Fred Moy, Ph.D.
PERMISSION OF COURSE DIRECTOR IS NEEDED.

Use of Radioisotopes in Biology and Medicine

2 credits

Catalog Number: PHYS 2920

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00 pm, Room 609, Basic Sciences Building

Course Director: Thomas Hintze, Ph.D.

This course, which is appropriate for all GSBMS students, is divided into two sections. The first section is a general discussion of radiation physics, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation biology, radiation dosimetry, radiation detection systems and regulation of radiation use. The second section, will include lectures on the practical aspects of radioisotope use in biology and medicine and how radioisotopes are employed in biomedical research. (Students may receive credit for PHYS 2920 or PATH 2920, but not both. )

Health Physics in Research and Medicine

2 credits

Catalog Number: PATH 2920

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00 pm, Room To be arranged

Course Director: Fred Moy, Ph.D.

This course, which is particularly appropriate for students interested in environmental science and health is divided into two sections. The first section is a general discussion of radiation physics, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation biology, radiation dosimetry, radiation detection systems and regulation of radiation use. The focus of the second section will be on the environmental considerations of radioisotope applications. Topics will include radioisotope applications in the laboratory, radiation detection instrumentation, radioactive waste disposal and clinical application of radioisotopes. (Students may receive credit for PATH 2920 or PHYS 2920, but not both.)

Computers in Health Sciences

3 credits self-study

Catalog Number: BMS 1300

Course Director: Donald Shapiro, Ph.D.

Students must attend an Orientation session on either Monday, June 2nd or Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm in the Computer Lab in the Learning Center.